Gender-Specific Insights into Depression in Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease: Findings from a Pilot Study Using a Self-Developed Questionnaire
Laura Ioana Bondar,
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Brigitte Osser,
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Caius Călin Miuţa
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et al.
Diseases,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 320 - 320
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Background/Objectives:
Ischemic
heart
disease
(IHD)
significantly
affects
mental
health,
with
gender-specific
differences
being
observed
in
psychological
responses.
This
pilot
study
aimed
to
explore
these
the
demographic,
clinical,
psychological,
psychiatric,
and
social
profile
of
patients
diagnosed
IHD.
Methods:
A
descriptive,
cross-sectional
design
was
used,
recruiting
183
adult
coronary
artery
depression
at
Psychiatry
Department
Arad
County
Emergency
Hospital,
Romania,
between
May
2021
2024.
Data
were
collected
using
a
self-developed
tool,
named
Depression
Assessment
Heart
Disease
Questionnaire
(DA-IHDQ),
alongside
standardized
assessments.
Statistical
analysis
performed
JASP
statistical
software
(Version
0.19.1,
University
Amsterdam,
Netherlands),
employing
binomial
multinomial
tests
for
categorical
data,
Cronbach’s
alpha
used
assess
internal
consistency.
Results:
found
significant
demographic
differences,
female
exhibiting
higher
levels
emotional
distress
severe
compared
male
subjects.
Women
reported
greater
isolation
stronger
desire
seek
or
psychiatric
support.
Furthermore,
positive
correlation
severity
physical
symptoms
both
genders.
Conclusions:
These
findings
highlight
importance
recognizing
responses
IHD,
emphasizing
need
tailored
interventions
healthcare
cardiac
rehabilitation.
Future
research
should
further
enhance
understanding
psychosocial/psychiatric
aspects
IHD
improve
patient
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Journal of the American Heart Association,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Perinatal
psychological
health
conditions
(eg,
perinatal
depression,
anxiety)
are
some
of
the
leading
causes
maternal
mortality
in
United
States
and
associated
with
adverse
pregnancy
outcomes,
long‐term
cardiovascular
intergenerational
effects
on
offspring
neurodevelopment.
These
risks
underscore
importance
addressing
as
a
key
determinant
health.
Thus,
it
is
vital
to
recognize
spectrum
provide
guidance
for
both
patients
clinicians
screening
management
options
across
period.
In
this
scientific
statement
from
American
Heart
Association,
we
redefine
include
health,
robust
evidence
association
highlight
social
environmental
underpinnings,
finally,
offer
about
how
integrate
into
specific
focus
period
(ie,
through
1
year
postpartum).
We
also
describe
opportunities
creating
care
delivery
models
that
recurrently
address
cardio‐obstetric
care,
using
behavioral
pharmacological
interventions,
an
emphasis
better
integration
longer
postpartum
follow‐up,
evaluating
comparative
effectiveness
these
stakeholder
partners.
Language: Английский
Psychological Distress and Cardiovascular Health in Pregnancy
JACC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(5), P. 101683 - 101683
Published: April 25, 2025
The
relationship
between
psychological
health
and
cardiovascular
(CVH)
during
pregnancy
is
not
well
characterized.
purpose
of
this
study
was
to
perform
a
cross-sectional
analysis
in
order
assess
the
relationships
distress
CVH
among
pregnant
individuals
United
States.
U.S.
National
Health
Interview
Survey
(2013-2018)
data
were
used
for
analyses.
sample
included
all
participants
aged
≥18
years,
but
excluded
those
with
missing
exposure,
outcome,
or
covariates.
Psychological
measured
6-item
Kessler
scale,
severe
defined
as
scale
≥13.
quantified
using
American
Heart
Association's
Life's
Essential
8;
detailed
dietary
unavailable,
7-item
score
(higher
scores
indicated
worse
CVH).
Multivariable
Poisson
regression
tested
associations
CVH,
adjusting
potential
confounders
including
age,
race/ethnicity,
sexual
orientation,
education
level,
family
income,
any
known
conditions,
insurance.
Among
1,110
(representing
>1.5
million
each
year
survey),
3.5%
reported
(95%
CI:
2.2%-5.5%),
21.7%
moderate
18.8%-24.9%),
74.9%
either
mild
no
71.4%-78.0%).
Individuals
reporting
(adjusted
rate
ratio:
1.25
[95%
1.13-1.38],
P
<
0.001)
1.42
1.20-1.68],
had
lower
compared
distress.
A
stepwise
relation
observed
severity
CVH.
We
strong
association
suboptimal
pregnancy,
highlighting
need
manage
along
individuals.
Language: Английский
Improving Cardiovascular Clinical Competencies for the Menopausal Transition
JACC Advances,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 101791 - 101791
Published: May 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Prevalence and risk factors of depression and anxiety symptoms in intensive care unit patients with cardiovascular disease: A cross‐sectional study
Journal of Clinical Nursing,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Aims
To
investigate
the
prevalence
of
anxiety
and
depression
symptoms
in
intensive
care
unit
(ICU)
patients
with
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
to
explore
which
elements
are
risk
factors
for
development
symptoms.
Design
A
cross‐sectional
study.
Methods
total
1028
ICU
CVD
were
enrolled
this
Logistic
regression
was
used
assess
associations
between
symptoms,
mediation
analysis
effect
on
association
Reporting
study
followed
STROBE
checklist.
Results
The
results
showed
that
among
CVD,
38.1%
had
28.7%
19.3%
both
there
a
significant
We
also
identified
female
gender,
hypertension,
hyperlipidemia
cardiac
function
class
IV
as
independent
Importantly,
these
mediated
emphasising
their
role
psychological
well‐being
patient
group.
Conclusion
prone
Female
served
mediators
relationship
Especially,
emerged
critical
factor
association.
Relevance
Clinical
Practice
It
is
imperative
professionals
recognize
elevated
severe
especially
those
IV,
females.
Proactive
supportive
measures
essential
vulnerable
group
during
stay
safeguard
mental
health
prevent
negative
outcomes.
Patient
or
Public
Contribution
No
Contribution.
Language: Английский